Pittsburgh’s red-light cameras are warning drivers before $100 citations begin
Pittsburgh’s two active red-light cameras are issuing warnings now. A $100 civil citation period begins October 11, with four more sites planned.
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Raleigh police audit lists 416 active Flock users, leaving access questions
A Raleigh police audit dated August 5 listed 416 active Flock users, while only about half logged in during the review period. Former-employee accounts and unclear access levels remain accountability questions.
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Florida gives Orlando 180 days to address historic-preservation dispute
The Florida Division of Historical Resources says Orlando’s temporary downtown review change does not comply with Certified Local Government requirements. The city has until February 17, 2027, to correct the issue or risk a possible decertification recommendation.
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Meridian corridor property owners organize around proposed Oklahoma City business district
Property owners are being asked to support a proposed Meridian Avenue district that could fund supplemental security, maintenance and beautification near Will Rogers International Airport and OKC Fair Park.
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Louisiana National Guard completes New Orleans security patrols after 4,126 missions
The Louisiana National Guard completed its final New Orleans security patrols early Aug. 24 after an eight-month deployment. The formal mission closeout is scheduled for Aug. 31, with local and state law-enforcement partners continuing the French Quarter security effort.
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Charlotte launches public survey as data-center moratorium enters its policy-writing phase
Charlotte is seeking resident input through October 2 as a task force develops possible data-center rules before the city’s November 5 moratorium deadline.
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State report details pharmacy failures in Nashville hospital medication mix-up
A Tennessee Health Facilities Commission report says four Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown patients received potassium phosphate instead of mepivacaine after multiple pharmacy and verification safeguards failed.
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Las Vegas withdraws planned Arts District parking changes after business pushback
Las Vegas withdrew parking changes scheduled for October 1 in the 18b Arts District, keeping weekday lunch parking free and employee permits at $10 during storm-drain construction.
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Northside ISD has 2,271 funded TEFA participants. What that means for enrollment remains unclear
Northside ISD ranks third statewide by reported district of residence in Texas’ first-year TEFA snapshot, but the data does not show how many participants left district schools.
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Pokémon World Championships bring closures and drone shows to San Francisco
San Francisco hosts the Pokémon World Championships Aug. 28-30, with SoMa closures, event traffic controls, longer BART trains and free nightly drone shows.
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Pending California Condo Defect Bill Advances as San Diego Housing Market Watches
AB 1903 would tighten construction-defect claim procedures and allow releases after qualifying repairs, while San Diego builders and consumer advocates dispute its potential effect on for-sale housing.
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Austin City Council starts drafting rules for large-scale data centers
Austin City Council launched a process to regulate data centers, with possible rules for siting, power, water, noise, lighting and hyperscale facilities.
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Denver Airport Announces Daily United Nonstop Service to Paris
United plans daily, year-round nonstop flights from Denver to Paris beginning May 27, 2027, giving travelers a second airline option on the route.
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Seattle launches national search for next police chief
Mayor Katie Wilson’s search includes a public survey due September 15, a September 26 listening session and an anticipated selection by early 2027, followed by City Council confirmation.
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Miami-Dade Opens September Application Window for Working-Family Homeownership Program
Miami-Dade’s Welcome H.O.M.E. program opens online applications Sept. 1 for a lottery tied to three District 9 homes, with early closure possible after 200 qualified applications.
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Atlanta and MARTA settle More MARTA dispute for $52 million
Atlanta and MARTA reached a $52 million More MARTA settlement announced August 27, with $32.63 million still due by August 31, 2028, for future transit priorities.
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Massachusetts watchdog says Boston Public Schools improperly spent $857,261
A Massachusetts Inspector General report says selected Boston Public Schools contracts involved improper spending and procurement-law violations, prompting a recommended 10-business-day pause on some vendor payments.
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DOJ Finds Race Discrimination in GW Medical School Admissions
The Justice Department says George Washington University’s Washington, D.C., medical school discriminated in admissions for its 2024 and 2025 incoming classes. Settlement negotiations are underway, and a lawsuit could follow.
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Federal judge says Philadelphia prosecutors’ conduct could lead to criminal charges
At an August 27 federal hearing in Philadelphia, Judge Paul S. Diamond said prosecutors’ conduct could raise criminal-law questions if testimony and allegations are proven, but no charges have been filed.
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Phoenix Heat Deaths Reach 113 as Extreme Heat Warning Continues Through Aug. 29
Maricopa County has confirmed 113 heat-related deaths through Aug. 22, with 584 additional cases under investigation as a Phoenix-area extreme heat warning continues through Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Columbus opens 60-day public review of zoning changes covering major parts of the city
Columbus is reviewing proposed zoning changes for about 70,654 parcels. Residents, property owners and businesses can comment through October 24, 2026.
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Dallas plans road closures around American Airlines Center for September Republican convention
Dallas plans road closures, heightened security and a DART Victory Station shutdown during the September 9-10 Republican convention.